Around 2,700 exhibitors from all over the country will exhibit handicraft and gift items at the IHGF-Delhi Autumn Fair to be held at Greater Noida from October 14-18.
The product categories on display include tableware, kitchenware, hotelware, Home furnishing, Festive decor, Fashion jewellery, bags, scarves, ties, Luggage, leather bags, Furniture, Carpets, rugs and floorings, Bathroom accessories, Spa and wellness, candles, incense, Stationery, greeting cards, Lamps and lighting, chandeliers, games, toys, etc.
"More than 4,000 buyers are expected to source their requirement at this fair. Countries like USA, UK, Japan, France, Italy, Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, China, Australia are expected to send buyers to this fair.
"Besides, buyers from Latin American region particularly Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Chile, Central Asia, Africa and middle east will also be sourcing their requirement at this fair," Chairman, Export Promotion Council for Handicraft (EPCH) Lekhraj Maheshwari said.
Handicraft exports have been growing on an average annual growth rate of 15 per cent during the last decade. However, the growth during the current year was 30.8 per cent in rupee terms and 17.55 per cent in dollar terms as compared to previous year.
"Exports of handicraft during 2013-14 were Rs 23,504.42 crore," EPCH Executive Director Rakesh Kumar said.
EPCH is the organiser of the IHGF fair. The new name and styles of IHGF will be applicable only for Autumn editions of the fair.
